Sunday, August 4, 2013

Long Beach International Quilt Show–Part 1

On Friday I went to the last Long Beach International Quilt Show with my friend Tiffany from  Needle in a Hayes Stack.

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It is moving to Oregon next year and won’t be as easy to get to, so we went on a R & D road trip. Ticket in hand we entered the venue. Be forewarned this post  and the following parts will be filled with lots of pictures.

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Hoffman Challenge Quilts:

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“Twenty-five Roses – Happy Anniversary”by Nancy Lou Mc Allister

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Rows of pleating with hand stitched beading and an origami like border.

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“Five Sentinels in the Garden”
by Charlotte Jackson


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Pictures don’t do justice to this quilt.

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“Pearls and Swirls”
by Linda Coleman


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The challenge fabric is used as the base for the circles. Do you recognize it in the other quilts?

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“Tidal Pool”
by Rachel Robinov


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I loved these shells, their shimmer was more evident in person.

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“Cherry Blossoms”
by Gayle Shelton


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Amazing quilting.

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“A Rose for Jo”
by Joanne Foote


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The leaves looked as if they were real.

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“Migraine”
by Laurena Blair


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I don’t know about you, but this is a perfect example of the ice pick I feel when I have a migraine.

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“Reflections”
by Susan Trindle


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Beautiful serenity.

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More to come later tonight.
Stitch at you Soon,

Dawna

Partying with:
The Tablescaper - Seasonal Sundays
The Dedicated House – Make it Pretty Monday

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